Sunday, May 21, 2017

MLS: Sunday Wins For Revs, Galaxy, Citizens

Three games were contested on Sunday in Major League Soccer.

At Foxborough, Massachusetts:

Diego Fagundez scored twice (24', 34') as the New England Revolution came from behind to knock off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on the road.

At Minneapolis:

Christian Ramirez scored twice, once for his team in the 66th minute, then, accidentally, once for the opponents in the 84th as Superman's own goal proved the difference as the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Minnesota United 2-1 on the road.

At Orlando, Florida:

David Villa scored twice (PK-14', 82') as New York City handed Orlando City their first defeat at their new home stadium 3-0.



MLS STANDINGS:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Toronto FC (GP: 13; GD: +9; PTS: 26)
2.   Chicago (GP: 12; GD: +6; PTS: 21)
3.   New York City FC (GP: 12; GD: +9; PTS: 20)
4.   Orlando City SC (GP: 12; GD: -3; PTS: 20)
5.   Columbus (GP: 13; GD: +1; PTS: 19)
6.   New York Red Bulls (GP: 13; GD: -6; PTS: 17)
7.   Philadelphia (GP: 12; GD: +4; PTS: 16)
8.   New England (GP: 12; GD: +3; PTS: 16)
9.   Atlanta United FC (GP: 11; GD: +8; PTS: 15)
10. Montreal (GP: 11; GD: 0; PTS: 13)
11. DC United (GP: 11; GD: -10; PTS: 11)

NOTES:  With New York City and Orlando City level on points (20) and wins (6), the Citizens have the superior goal differential (+9, compared to the Lions' -3); with Philadelphia and New England level on points (16) and wins (4), the Union have the superior goal differential (+4, compared to the Revolution's +3).



WESTERN CONFERENCE:

1.   Kansas City (GP: 13; GD: +7; PTS: 22)
2.   Houston (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 10)
3.   FC Dallas (GP: 10; GD: +7; PTS: 19)
4.   San Jose (GP: 13; GD: 0; PTS: 19)
5.   Portland (GP: 12; GD: +2; PTS: 18)
6.   Vancouver (GP: 11; GD: -1; PTS: 16)
7.   Los Angeles (GP: 11; GD: -2; PTS: 14)
8.   Seattle (GP: 12; GD: -3; PTS: 13)
9.   Minnesota United FC (GP: 12; GD: -12; PTS: 11)
10. Real Salt Lake (GP: 13; GD: -13; PTS: 11)
11. Colorado (GP: 11; GD: -8; PTS: 7)

NOTES:  With Houston, FC Dallas, and San Jose all level on points with 19, the Dynamo have six wins, compared to five each for the Hoops and Earthquakes; FC Dallas have the superior goal differential compared to San Jose (+7 to 0); with Minnesota United and Real Salt Lake level on points (11) and wins (3), the Loons have the superior goal differential (-12, compared to RSL's -13).

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